1969 Omega De Ville Linen 166.0032 Full Set

Brand: Omega

 

Model: De Ville

 

Reference: 166.033

 

Serial: xxxxxx

 

Year: Circa 1969

 

Dial: Frosted Linen 

 

Dimensions: 35 mm excluding crown

 

Function: Auto, timekeeping

 

Caliber: 

 

Strap: Original Omega Strap, buckle

 

Accessories: Company watch pouch, Omega box, Omega guarantee papers/ booklets

Here we have a truly exceptional example of a late-1960s Omega, presented in remarkable, near factory-fresh condition.

 

This 1969 Omega De Ville, reference 166.033, is preserved in what can only be described as time-capsule condition, complete with its original Omega leather strap, steel pin buckle, and the all-important original box and papers — a full set that is becoming increasingly scarce for watches of this era.

 

The standout feature is undoubtedly the dial. Often referred to by collectors as a “racing dial,” it features the distinctive outer minute track with checkered seconds slashes, adding a subtle sporting edge to an otherwise refined dress piece. The dial itself is a beautifully executed frosted linen finish, catching the light with a silvery shimmer, complemented by warm, honey-toned tritium across the hands and hour markers — a combination that gives the watch both depth and character.

 

Measuring a desirable 35.5mm, this example sits in that perfect oversized sweet spot for a vintage dress watch, offering strong wrist presence while retaining classic proportions. It retains its original Omega-signed crown and original plexiglass, further reinforcing its untouched and honest nature.

 

Examples like this — in such preserved, collector-grade condition, complete and unspoiled — are becoming increasingly difficult to source. A true connoisseur’s piece, offering a glimpse into Omega’s golden era of design and craftsmanship.